Drug abuse is gradually eating away the future of South Sudan’s youth. In Juba, it is becoming a silent national crisis that need immediate attention. Lately, the city and its outskirts have witnessed a surge in the use of harmful substances such as tramadol, morphine, cough syrups with codeine, amphetamines,[Read More…]
OpEd
A vote for peace must be a promise kept
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) should be more than a ceremonial gesture but a solemn promise to the people of South Sudan. For a country ravaged by decades of conflicts, displacement, and fractured governance, the symbolism of this motion[Read More…]
March with me to Zion
Zion is where God, the creator lives. He is its glory. The righteous live with God. The just ones stay in it. In Zion lives all the beauty. The green hills and plants surround the city. What a Zion! In Zion, justice rules! Wickedness is denounced. Every judgment is equal[Read More…]
While South Sudan remains under the transitional and extended leadership, a question of whether it is part of democracy remains unanswered as delays for democratic elections surface now and then. Acknowledging the relevant peace agreement that ended the 2013 crisis, the desire for democratic election is within the citizens; however,[Read More…]
No One Is Born Stupid, But Situation Makes You Foolish.
According to my observation, I have come to understand one thing: no human being is born stupid. We are all born with the ability to think, to learn, and to grow. But what happens to us in life depends greatly on the environment we find ourselves in. The situation around[Read More…]
A Rising Voice of Service, Reconciliation, and Hope
The appointment of Hon. Adut Salva Kiir as the Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programs, Tours and Visits has set in motion a wave of optimism across South Sudan. In just a short time, her words, her presence, and her early engagements with communities have struck a powerful chord. Citizens[Read More…]
South Sudan Needs Vision and Unity
A country without a clear vision is like a person walking in darkness. It may move forward for some time, but without direction, it will surely get lost. South Sudan today is in such a situation. We gained independence with great joy and hope, but now the dream is fading.[Read More…]
MYSTERY BEHIND AN ECLIPSE
The giant dead rock of the night started turning from white to red, as people where left confused with nothing to think of other than being deliberately scared confused to the extent of ignorance mixing with beliefs. On September 7th 2025, many people had a glance on a rare astrological[Read More…]
Enumerators in South Sudan: Misbehavior That Damages Trust
Enumerators are people who go to the field to collect information. They ask questions, write down answers, and later give the reports to organizations, government, or partners who use this information to make plans. In South Sudan, enumerators are very important because without information, we cannot know the real needs[Read More…]
This is really a call around making a conscious choice to speak up and challenge not just gender bias, but also racial and economic inequality. From challenge comes change and a path to a fairer, better country. Women learn faster in any field of education and can be able to[Read More…]
It is long overdue for South Sudan’s leaders to emphasize literacy as the cornerstone of national progress. However, in the digital era, literacy must go beyond the ability to read and write. The commitment by the Vice President for the Service Cluster, Josephine Lagu, to work with the Ministry of[Read More…]
The obligation to pay tax to the government is the moral responsibility of the citizens in any nation on earth. The citizens do so while in return they expect services delivery from the government. The government agency tasked to collect tax from the citizens, institutions, foreign nationals and entities, does[Read More…]
The recent ambush of United Nations peacekeepers in Western Equatoria is a grave and unacceptable breach of international norms. UNMISS recently issued a statement confirming an incident where armed elements intercepted a patrol and went on to seize a cache of weapons and ammunition. Thankfully, all peacekeepers returned[Read More…]
The government recently introduced new financial reforms designed to stabilize our economy. These sweeping changes include banning the hoarding of local and foreign currency and restricting all transactions outside of official banking systems. These are ambitious goals, but many citizens, including myself, are asking if they will really work.[Read More…]
Cooperative Bank of South Sudan: The Need for Stronger Digital Banking Integration
The Cooperative Bank of South Sudan has established itself as one of the country’s leading financial institutions. It plays a critical role in the financial lives of citizens by paying salaries for both government and non-government employees. With services such as Internet Banking and Mobile Banking, the bank has taken[Read More…]
Children Cry for Survival as Leaders in J1 Remain Silent
On the dusty pavements of Juba’s bustling streets, one sight has become heartbreakingly common: children, barefoot and weary, their small hands stretched out in desperation. They ask for food, for water, for the chance to live another day. For many, the street is home. For others, it is a place[Read More…]
Our economy is the foundation of our lives. When it fails, people suffer. An economy is more than just buying and selling; it’s a complex system built on production, distribution, and trade. It’s shaped by everything from our education and technology to our political stability and natural resources. It is[Read More…]
The Sovereignty Party: A Sovereign Solution for South Sudan’s Triple Crisis?
Since its hard-won independence in 2011, South Sudan’s journey has been marred by a devastating trifecta of political instability, social fragmentation, and economic collapse. The promise of liberation has faded, replaced by a grim reality where power struggles, ethnic violence, and hyperinflation are the norm. In this landscape of disillusionment,[Read More…]
If you want to give up, you can go ahead now
Your life hasn’t always run on time and this is something you don’t need to study in school. Things will never get better and if you are one of the many young people who will inherit nothing, not even a chicken or goat from your dad, you need to buckle[Read More…]
When South Sudan’s Minister of Health, pledged to strengthen service delivery at Juba Teaching Hospital, many citizens must have breathed a sigh of relief. At last, they hoped, the country’s leading health institution would receive the attention it deserves. While the pledge to support is always gesture, it must not[Read More…]